Directing

Manlio Gomarasca

Known for

Directing

Credits

37 titles

Known for

Caliber 9: Documentary poster
NR

Short documentary on the 1972 Italo-crime classic Caliber 9

Caliber 9: Documentary

2004

Nicoletta - Child Star poster
NR

Featurette about and with italian actress Nicoletta Elmi, known for her works in italian genre cinema during the early 70s to the mid 80s.

Nicoletta - Child Star

2016

Istintobrass poster
5.5

One of the most controversial, original and loved figures of Italian cinema. The most censored director of all time. An anarchist of the film, a gifted experimenter, an inventor of dreams. A truly great artist.

Istintobrass

2013

Scerbanenco Noir poster
NR

A short documentary exploring the life and work of writer Giorgio Scerbanenco.

Scerbanenco Noir

2004

Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess poster
7.2

Who was Joe D'Amato aka. Aristide Massaccesi? A genius of horror in the USA, a master of eroticism in France, the king of porn in Italy. A man with a thousand pseudonyms capable of making over 200 films while simultaneously holding the roles of producer, director, author, director of photography and even camera operator. An artisan of cinema as he liked to call himself, capable of working on all film genres. From spaghetti western to post-atomic, decamerotic to glossy eroticism, and blockbuster porn to bloody horror. Guided by the aesthetics of extremes and supported by an undeniable technical ability, Joe D’Amato pushed himself, and the viewer, beyond all limits following with dedication three rigid principles that have become his stylistic code: Amaze, Shock, Scandalize.

Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess

2021

No artwork available
8.0

Documentary about the making of Mario Bava's A BAY OF BLOOD.

The Art of Crime

2004

Film credits

Behind the camera

Caliber 9: Documentary poster
NR

Short documentary on the 1972 Italo-crime classic Caliber 9

Caliber 9: Documentary

2004

Caliber 9: Documentary poster
NR

Short documentary on the 1972 Italo-crime classic Caliber 9

Caliber 9: Documentary

2004

Nicoletta - Child Star poster
NR

Featurette about and with italian actress Nicoletta Elmi, known for her works in italian genre cinema during the early 70s to the mid 80s.

Nicoletta - Child Star

2016

Scerbanenco Noir poster
NR

A short documentary exploring the life and work of writer Giorgio Scerbanenco.

Scerbanenco Noir

2004

Scerbanenco Noir poster
NR

A short documentary exploring the life and work of writer Giorgio Scerbanenco.

Scerbanenco Noir

2004

Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess poster
7.2

Who was Joe D'Amato aka. Aristide Massaccesi? A genius of horror in the USA, a master of eroticism in France, the king of porn in Italy. A man with a thousand pseudonyms capable of making over 200 films while simultaneously holding the roles of producer, director, author, director of photography and even camera operator. An artisan of cinema as he liked to call himself, capable of working on all film genres. From spaghetti western to post-atomic, decamerotic to glossy eroticism, and blockbuster porn to bloody horror. Guided by the aesthetics of extremes and supported by an undeniable technical ability, Joe D’Amato pushed himself, and the viewer, beyond all limits following with dedication three rigid principles that have become his stylistic code: Amaze, Shock, Scandalize.

Inferno Rosso: Joe D'Amato on the Road of Excess

2021

No artwork available
8.0

Documentary about the making of Mario Bava's A BAY OF BLOOD.

The Art of Crime

2004

No artwork available
8.0

Documentary about the making of Mario Bava's A BAY OF BLOOD.

The Art of Crime

2004

No artwork available
10.0

An interview with the Italian directors Ruggero Deodato and Umberto Lenzi at the the "Joe D'Amato Horrorfest" in Livorno, 2004.

Deodato vs Lenzi

2024

No artwork available
7.0

Documentary about the making of Mario Bava's "Rabid Dogs" and Lamberto Bava's re-cut version of the film titled "Kidnapped"

Con la Bava alla bocca

2013

No artwork available
7.0

Documentary about the making of Mario Bava's "Rabid Dogs" and Lamberto Bava's re-cut version of the film titled "Kidnapped"

Con la Bava alla bocca

2013

No artwork available
10.0

Interview-documentary about the making of Joe D'Amato's dystopian genre classic "2020 Texas Gladiators".

Shoot Me: The Real Story of the Italian Texas Gladiators

2024

No artwork available
10.0

Interview-documentary about the making of Joe D'Amato's dystopian genre classic "2020 Texas Gladiators".

Shoot Me: The Real Story of the Italian Texas Gladiators

2024

Il castello dell'orrore poster
8.0

Documentary about the making of Mario Bava's horror classic "Baron Blood".

Il castello dell'orrore

2004

Il castello dell'orrore poster
8.0

Documentary about the making of Mario Bava's horror classic "Baron Blood".

Il castello dell'orrore

2004

No artwork available
8.0

A retrospective look at the making of Michele Soavi's "The Church" including interviews with cast and crew.

Il mistero della cattedrale

2017

No artwork available
8.0

A retrospective look at the making of Michele Soavi's "The Church" including interviews with cast and crew.

Il mistero della cattedrale

2017

Joe D'Amato Totally Uncut - The Erotic Experience poster
6.6

The story of Joe D'Amato, Italian director of sexploitation and gore, narrated by himself.

Joe D'Amato Totally Uncut - The Erotic Experience

1999

Dolce e perverso: Umberto Lenzi e il suo cinema poster
NR

Director Umberto Lenzi embarks on a personal journey through his films, uncovering the creative impulses and untold stories behind his most iconic works.

Dolce e perverso: Umberto Lenzi e il suo cinema

2026

Dolce e perverso: Umberto Lenzi e il suo cinema poster
NR

Director Umberto Lenzi embarks on a personal journey through his films, uncovering the creative impulses and untold stories behind his most iconic works.

Dolce e perverso: Umberto Lenzi e il suo cinema

2026

No artwork available
7.0

An interview with actress Me Me Lai on her work in the three Italian cannibal-themed movies "The Man from Deep River", "Last Cannibal World" and "Eaten Alive", as well as on her participation in Lars von Trier's "Element of Crime".

The Queen of the Cannibals

2024

No artwork available
7.0

An interview with actress Me Me Lai on her work in the three Italian cannibal-themed movies "The Man from Deep River", "Last Cannibal World" and "Eaten Alive", as well as on her participation in Lars von Trier's "Element of Crime".

The Queen of the Cannibals

2024

Dario Argento: Panico poster
6.8

This documentary about the great master of European horror and fantastic films offers an immersive exploration into the life and legacy of the director of Suspiria. Using the writing process of his next film as a starting point, Dario Argento Panico immerses us in the mind of the Italian genius, and offers testimonials from other filmmakers who love his work, all key names in today's world of cinema including Gaspar Noé and Guillermo Del Toro.

Dario Argento: Panico

2024

Joe D'Amato Totally Uncut: The Horror Experience poster
5.5

Documentary on various horror movies that Joe D'Amato directed and/or produced in the 1970's, 1980's, and early 1990's.

Joe D'Amato Totally Uncut: The Horror Experience

2001

No artwork available
8.0

An interview with Nicoletta Elmi about her days as a child actress.

It Was Just A Children's Game: In Conversation with Nicoletta Elmi

2025

No artwork available
8.0

An interview with Nicoletta Elmi about her days as a child actress.

It Was Just A Children's Game: In Conversation with Nicoletta Elmi

2025

Il notturno di Chopin poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Il notturno di Chopin

2012

A Nun Among the Cannibals poster
NR

A conversation with Actress Annamaria Clementi.

A Nun Among the Cannibals

2018

The Exorcism of Lisa poster
NR

Assistant Director Lamberto Bava, screenwriter Roberto Natale, Roy Bava and Bava biographer Alberto Pezzotta discuss the making of both versions of the film 'Lisa and the Devil'.

The Exorcism of Lisa

2004

No artwork available
NR

Short documentary focused on origins of the Mala, or Italian mob movie genre

The Origin of the Mala

2004

No artwork available
9.0

The story of the legendary Italian director Fernando Di Leo (Milano Calibro 9, Il boss) narrated by himself and others members of his crew.

Fernando di Leo: La morale del genere

2004

The Reluctant Icon: A Tribute to Laura Gemser poster
NR

A poignant ode to the star of the Black Emanuelle series and the real-life love story at its core, written, directed and narrated by Kier-La Janisse based on an interview with longtime Italian journalist Manlio Gomarasca.

The Reluctant Icon: A Tribute to Laura Gemser

2023

From Switzerland to Mato Grosso poster
NR

An Interview with Actress Monika Zanchi.

From Switzerland to Mato Grosso

2018